Account Executive, Purpose

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$60K/yr – $70K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 9 days ago

Job Summary

Own day-to-day client contact, coordinate planning and execution of programs, and drive written communications while building deep knowledge of client business and cross-functional collaboration on purpose-driven campaigns.

  • Client relationship management and program delivery
  • Cross-functional teamwork and communications leadership

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Act as a day-to-day client contact; continually foster client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to clients
  • Play key role in planning and implementation of account activities, including special events, media events, media relations, social media, desk-side briefings, program implementation, etc.
  • Effectively develop full range of written materials including client correspondence, press releases, media pitches, reports, etc.
  • Continually build understanding and knowledge of clients' business and competitive environments; apply this information in preparing and presenting client communications
  • Develop an understanding of research methods, coordinate internal and external resources
  • Be flexible and facilitate teamwork within account team while fully utilizing agency resources to create the "best teams" for your clients
  • Be adept at managing teams, managing cross-functionally and managing up
  • While experience working in the area of social or environmental impact communications is preferred, a passion for the specialty is a must!

Requirements

  • Two to three years of communications experience in a public relations agency, nonprofit, consultancy or in-house setting
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
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Golin Ketchum

We are an industry-leading global public relations agency, creating change that matters for our clients and our people. The kind of change that earns attention and shapes culture to build business. Fiercely ambitious, fundamentally kind.

2.3K employees (505 in marketing)

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$60K/yr – $70K/yr

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Account Executive, Purpose

Golin Ketchum · Chicago, IL · Hybrid